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Useful links for bowel cancer

Selected websites that may be of interest. The organisations section may have further links. Click here for general information websites, that also cover specific cancer information.

Beating Bowel Cancer
Description A leading UK charity providing information on bowel cancer
URL http://www.beatingbowelcancer.org
Bladder and Bowel Foundation
Description UK site for people affected by bowel and bladder problems. Information and advice available. Message board & chatroom.
URL http://www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org
Bowel Cancer UK
Description Provides information about bowel cancer prevention, screening and symptoms
URL http://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
CancerHelp UK (Cancer Research UK)
Description Information from Cancer Research UK about bowel cancer
URL http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2786
Healthtalkonline (DIPEx)
Description Contains specific cancer information and audio and video clips of patients talking about their experiences of cancer and its treatments. Also contains discussion of the physical, social and psychological effects.
URL http://www.healthtalkonline.org
NHS Choices
Description NHS health information site for England covering bowel cancer
URL http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer-of-the-colon-rectum-or-bowel
What Now?
Description Social networking site for people affected by cancer. Users can create their own profile page, where they can tell their story, display photos and videos and make friends online.
URL http://www.whatnow.org.uk

All resources in UK patient information guide have been reviewed by Cancerbackup specialist nurses and all details were correct at time of review.

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